Constable Greg Pierzchala. Photo via OPP.Constable Greg Pierzchala. Photo via OPP.
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OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala's funeral to be held January 4

The funeral for OPP Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala will be held on Wednesday, January 4 at 11 a.m.

The service is being held at Sadlon Arena in Barrie, the late officer's home town.

Though the service will not be open to the public, the OPP will livestream funeral proceedings via YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. There will also be live television broadcasts, according to police.

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Pierzchala was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, December 27 while responding to a call about a vehicle in the ditch near Hagersville. He had been an OPP officer for just over a year. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique told reporters Pierzchala had just completed his probation with the OPP on the day of his death.

A procession was held on December 30 from the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto to the City of Barrie.

A book of condolences is posted on the OPP website.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by Holy Spirit Parish in Barrie.

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